Some of most significant tornado events include:
Tornadoes most frequently hit the northern and eastern parts of Texas
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There were 1156 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. in 2009.
Tornadoes can potentially form anywhere around the world, but they are most commonly observed in the central United States. However, there are some regions with very low occurrences of tornadoes, such as Antarctica and parts of the Arctic.
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:( every state has a tornado. Alaska has even had a tornado
Yes, North Carolina does experience tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur throughout the state, with the peak tornado activity usually happening in the spring and summer months. The central part of the state, known as Tornado Alley, tends to see the most frequent tornado occurrences.
Alabama has had several days with tornadoes in 2011. The most significant by far was April 27 when 62 tornadoes struck in the state killing over 200. April 15 was also a significant day for tornadoes with 45 tornadoes hitting the state. In addition to these events tornadoes also occurred in Alabama on 7 other days but the damage was not particularly severe.
Tornadoes generally form along fronts. Whether or not the area is coastal has no significant impact on occurrence.
Tornadoes generally form along fronts. Whether or not the area is coastal has no significant impact on occurrence.
There were 945 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1974. Note however that at this point in history a significant portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably significantly higher than this figure.
There were 919 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1975. Note however that at this point in history a significant portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably significantly higher than this figure.